COPPER METAL

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Identity: Copper Metal.

Trade Names and Synonyms: Cu-CATH-1; Copper Cathode (Higher Purity Grade).

Manufacturer: Supplier: Preparer:

Teck Advanced Materials Inc. Teck Advanced Materials Inc. Teck Metals Ltd.
13670 Danielson Street 13670 Danielson Street Suite 3300 – 550 Burrard Street
Suite H & I Suite H & I Vancouver, British Columbia
Poway, CA 92064 Poway, CA 92064 V6C 0B3
Emergency Telephone: 858-391-2935

Date of Last Review: June 19, 2015.

Date of Last Edit: June 19, 2015.

Product Use: Copper is used in the manufacture of bronzes, brass, other copper alloys, and electrical conductors.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION:
NOTE: In the form in which it is sold, this product is not regulated as a Hazardous Product in the U.S. or Canada.
This Safety Data Sheet is provided for information purposes only.

Health Physical Environmental

Acute Toxicity (Oral, Inhalation)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Specific Target Organ Toxicity:
Acute Exposure
Chronic Exposure
– Does not meet criteria Does not meet criteria for Aquatic Toxicity –
– Does not meet criteria any Physical Hazard (Short Term/Long Term)
– Does not meet criteria Does not meet any criteria
– Does not meet criteria
– Does not meet criteria
– Does not meet criteria
– Does not meet criteria
– Does not meet criteria
– Does not meet criteria

LABEL:
Symbols: Signal Word:
None required None required
Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements:

None required None required

Emergency Overview: Reddish metal that does not burn in bulk. Copper dust clouds will not explode readily, if at all, in air. Due
to its high melting point, molten copper metal is unlikely to occur in most fire situations. This metal is relatively non-toxic and
poses little immediate hazard to personnel or the environment in an emergency situation.

Potential Health Effects: Inhalation of dust may result in irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. Inhalation of copper oxide
fumes may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract and may result in a form of metal fume fever, characterized by flu-like
symptoms such as chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Ingestion of copper metal may cause metallic taste and gastrointestinal
irritation. Copper particles embedded in the eye may cause redness, pain and discoloration of ocular tissue. Direct skin contact may
result in irritation in some workers. Discoloration of the skin has been observed from handling copper, but does not indicate an actual
injury. Copper is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA, the NTP, the ACGIH, IARC, or the EU (see Toxicological Information, Section
11).

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Potential Environmental Effects: Copper is relatively insoluble in water and, therefore, likely has low bioavailability. However,
long-term exposure in aquatic and terrestrial environments or processing of the product can lead to the release of the constituent
copper in more bioavailable forms. These bioavailable forms have the potential to yield toxic effects on aquatic organisms (see
Ecological Information, Section 12).

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT CAS Registry No. CONCENTRATION (% wgt/wgt)

Copper 7440-50-8 >99.9%

Note: See Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Guidelines.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact: Symptoms: Mild eye irritation, redness. Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Let the eye(s) water naturally for a few
minutes. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for five minutes or until particle/dust is
removed, while holding eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, immediately obtain medical attention. DO NOT attempt to manually
remove anything stuck to the eye, but rather seek immediate medical attention in this case.

Skin Contact: Symptoms: Soiling of skin. Dust: No health effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently
flowing water and mild soap for five minutes or until the product is removed. If skin irritation persists or if you feel unwell, obtain
medical advice. Molten Metal: Flush contact area to solidify and cool but do not attempt to remove encrusted material or clothing.
Cover burns and seek medical attention immediately.

Inhalation: Symptoms: Coughing and irritation in heavy dust/fume clouds. If symptoms are experienced, remove source of
contamination or move victim from exposure area to fresh air. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned.
NOTE: Metal fume fever may develop 3-10 hours after exposure to copper fume. If symptoms of metal fume fever (flu-like
symptoms) develop, obtain medical attention.

Ingestion: Symptoms: Metallic taste, stomach upset. Rinse mouth. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice.

SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and Explosion Hazards: Massive metal is not considered a fire or explosion hazard. Finely-divided copper metal dust or
powder has also been demonstrated to be non-flammable in laboratory testing. Explosions may occur however upon contact with
certain incompatible materials (see Stability and Reactivity, Section 10).

Extinguishing Media: Use any means of extinction appropriate for the surrounding fire conditions such as water spray, carbon
dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.

Fire Fighting: If possible, move solid materials from fire area. Cool any materials that are exposed to heat or flames by the
application of water streams until well after the fire has been extinguished. Copper metal has a high melting point, and is unlikely
to melt except in the most extreme fire conditions. If molten metal is present, do not use direct water streams on fires, due to the
risk of a steam explosion that could potentially eject molten metal uncontrollably. Use a fine water mist on the front-running edge
of the spill and on the top of the molten metal to cool and solidify it. Fire fighters must be fully trained and wear full protective
clothing including an approved, self-contained breathing apparatus which supplies a positive air pressure within a full face piece
mask.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Procedures for Cleanup: Control source of spillage if possible to do so safely. Clean up spilled material immediately, observing
precautions in Section 8, Personal Protection. Molten metal should be allowed to cool and harden before cleanup. Once
solidified wear gloves, pick up and return to process. Powder or dust should be cleaned up using methods which will minimize
dust generation (e.g., vacuum solids, dampen material and shovel or wet sweep). Return uncontaminated spilled material to the
process if possible. Place contaminated material in suitable labelled containers for later recovery in view of the commercial value
of copper. Treat or dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, state/provincial, and national requirements.

Personal Precautions: Persons responding to an accidental release should wear protective clothing, gloves and a respirator in
the event of a molten metal spill (see also Section 8). Close-fitting safety goggles may be necessary in some circumstances to
prevent eye contact with dust and fume. Where molten metal is involved, wear heat-resistant gloves and suitable clothing for
protection from hot-metal splash and radiant heat.

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Environmental Precautions: Copper compounds, while not readily bioavailable in the environment, have the potential to pose
ecological effects to aquatic life forms under certain chemical conditions. Releases of the product to water and soil should,
therefore, be prevented.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store copper in a dry, covered area. Copper cathodes suspected of containing moisture should be THOROUGHLY DRIED before
being added to a molten bath. Cathodes may contain cavities that collect moisture. Entrained moisture will expand explosively
when immersed in a molten bath and potentially spatter molten metal out of the bath.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Guidelines:

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH REL
3 3 3
Copper (Dust) 1 mg Cu/m 1 mg Cu/m 1 mg Cu/m
3 3 3
Copper (Fume) 0.2 mg Cu/m 0.1 mg Cu/m 0.1 mg Cu/m
NOTE: OEGs for individual jurisdictions may differ from those given above. Check with local authorities for the applicable OEGs in your
jurisdiction.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; NIOSH -
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. TLV – Threshold Limit Value, PEL – Permissible Exposure Limit, REL – Recommended
Exposure Limit.

NOTE: The selection of the necessary level of engineering controls and personal protective equipment will vary depending upon
the conditions of use and the potential for exposure. The following are therefore only general guidelines that may not fit all
circumstances. Control measures to consider include:

Ventilation: Use adequate local or general ventilation to maintain the concentration of copper (as either dust or fumes) in the
working environment well below recommended occupational exposure limits. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air
removed by the exhaust system.

Protective Clothing: Gloves and coveralls or other work clothing are recommended to prevent prolonged or repeated direct skin
contact when copper is processed. Appropriate eye protection should be worn where fume or dust is generated. Where hot or
molten metal is handled, heat resistant gloves, goggles or face shield, and clothing to protect from hot metal splash and radiant
heat should be worn. Safety type boots are recommended.

Respirators: Where copper dust or fumes are generated and cannot be controlled to within acceptable levels by engineering
means, use appropriate NIOSH-approved respiratory protection equipment (a 42CFR84 Class N, R or P-95 particulate filter
cartridge as a minimum).

General Hygiene Considerations: Always practice good personal hygiene. Refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in work
areas. Thoroughly wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking in appropriate, designated areas.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Odour: Odour Threshold: pH:

Reddish metal None Not Applicable Not Applicable

Vapour Pressure: Vapour Density: Melting Point/Range: Boiling Point/Range:

1 mm Hg at 1083°C Not Applicable 1083°C 2595°C
Negligible @ 20°C

Relative Density (Water = 1): Evaporation Rate: Coefficient of Water/Oil Solubility:

8.94 Not Applicable Distribution: Not Applicable Insoluble in water

Flash Point: Flammable Limits (LEL/UEL): Auto-ignition Temperature: Decomposition Temperature:

None Not Flammable None None

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability & Reactivity: Copper is stable and not considered reactive under normal temperatures and pressures. Hazardous
polymerization or runaway reactions will not occur.

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Incompatibilities: Copper is incompatible with nitric acid, acetylene, chlorine, fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, and peroxides. Shock-
sensitive compounds are formed with acetylenic compounds, ethylene oxide or azide compounds. Copper in finely-divided
powder or granular form reacts with strong oxidants like chlorates, bromates, iodates and ammonium nitrate causing a potential
explosion hazard.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: High temperature operations such as oxy-acetylene cutting, electric arc welding, arc-air
gouging or overheating a molten metal bath may generate copper fumes. These fumes will contain copper oxides, which, on
inhalation in sufficient quantity, can produce metal fume fever.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General: Copper is an essential element, but can become toxic when inhaled or ingested in large doses. Most reports of acute
toxicity are from suicidal attempts involving ingestion of copper sulphate. Individuals with a rare disorder called “Wilson’s Disease”
(estimated prevalence 0.003% of the population) are predisposed to accumulate copper and should not be occupationally
exposed. However, in the form in which this product is sold it is relatively non-toxic. The major route of exposure would be
through the generation and inhalation of copper oxide fume.

Acute:
Skin: Copper metal is not irritating to skin other than by direct abrasive action of metal particles on skin tissue.

Eye: Contact with dust or fume may cause local irritation. Embedded copper particles in the eye result in a brownish or green-
brown discoloration of the cornea, lens and iris (chalcosis) which may progress to serious ocular complications.

Inhalation: Copper dust may be irritating to the nasal passages and the throat with a sweetish, metallic taste and excessive
salivation. An intense, short-term exposure to copper fumes from cutting or welding, etc. could result in the condition called metal
fume fever. The symptoms of metal fume fever generally occur within 3 to 10 hours. They may include immediate dryness and
irritation of the throat, metallic taste, tightness of the chest, and coughing that may later be followed by flu-like symptoms of fever,
malaise, perspiration, frontal headache, muscle cramps, low back pain, occasionally blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. Those
experiencing a single acute episode of metal fume fever generally recover slowly but without apparent residual effects.

Ingestion: Ingestion of copper metal may cause metallic taste and gastrointestinal irritation. Individuals reported to have
ingested large quantities of copper salts have reported gastrointestinal effects including vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, malaise,
anorexia, abdominal pain and a metallic taste in the mouth. Effects on the kidneys and liver, and even death have also been
reported in severe cases of copper poisoning from ingesting soluble copper salts. However, copper is a strong emetic and
spontaneous vomiting following ingestion usually limits uptake of copper.

Chronic: Prolonged exposure to copper dust or fume can cause irritation to the eye and skin. A green discoloration of the skin
has been reported similar to that sometimes experienced from copper jewelry. This green discoloration may occasionally also be
seen in hair (particularly notable in blonde hair), nails and teeth. A few instances of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported.
Copper is not listed as a human carcinogen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National
Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) or the European Union (EU).

Animal Toxicity:

Hazardous Ingredient: Acute Oral Acute Dermal Acute Inhalation

Toxicity: Toxicity: Toxicity:
† ‡
Copper >5,000 mg/kg >2,000 mg/kg* >5.11 mg/L
† ‡
LD50, Mouse, Oral, LC50, Rat, Inhalation, 4 hour * LD50, Mouse, Dermal

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Copper metal is relatively insoluble in water and, therefore, generally has low bioavailability. However, long-term exposure in
aquatic and terrestrial environments or processing of the product can lead to the release of the constituent copper in more
bioavailable forms. These more bioavailable forms have the potential to yield toxic effects under specific chemical conditions
(e.g., low pH). The mobility of the copper compounds in soluble forms is also media-dependent. They can bind with inorganic
and organic ligands, reducing their mobility and bioavailability in both soil and water. Bioavailability is also regulated by other
factors in the aquatic environment, such as hardness and dissolved organic carbon content.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If material cannot be returned to process or salvage, dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations.

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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No special shipping or transportation requirements in ingot form.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S.
INGREDIENTS LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY ..................................... Yes

HAZARDOUS UNDER HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD ......... No (CFR 1910.1200, revised March 26, 2012)

CERCLA SECTION 103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES .......................... Yes ....................................RQ: 5,000 lbs. (2270 kg.)*
*reporting not required when diameter of the pieces of solid metal released is equal to or exceeds 100 micrometers (0.004 inches).

EPCRA SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ........ No

EPCRA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES .............................. No Hazard Categories Apply

EPCRA SECTION 313 TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY: ......................... Copper ...............................CAS No. 7440-50-8
Percent by Weight - At least 99%

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Original Issue: January 12, 2007 Version: 01 (First edition)

Date of Latest Revision: June 19, 2015 Version: 05

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Notice to Reader
Although reasonable precautions have been taken in the preparation of the data contained herein, it is offered solely for your
information, consideration and investigation. Teck Advanced Materials Inc. extends no warranty and assumes no responsibility for
the accuracy of the content and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. This safety data sheet provides guidelines for
the safe handling and processing of this product; it does not and cannot advise on all possible situations. Therefore, your specific
use of this product should be evaluated to determine if additional precautions are required. Individuals exposed to this product
should read and understand this information and be provided pertinent training prior to working with this product.

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